Classes & Internships

🌱 Classes & Internships

The Regenerative Education Alliance (REA) offers hands-on educational opportunities for high school students interested in regenerative agriculture, local food systems, and environmental leadership. Whether you're looking for a semester-long internship or a one-day immersive workshop, our programs are designed to get your hands in the soil—and your mind thinking about the future.

Our inaugural series, hosted in Fall 2024 and titled Under Cover, engaged 10 students in 20 hours of hands-on education in regenerative agriculture. Participants explored core principles of soil health, sustainability, and food security through multiple farm visits, interacting with experts in the field and gaining practical insights. Their work included harvesting produce for Una Vida, deepening their understanding of how agriculture and community well-being are connected. The program culminated in a public presentation, where students shared their learnings and emphasized the role of regenerative practices in addressing social and environmental challenges.

Our Spring 2025 internship offered a broader overview of regenerative agriculture and included site visits to farms and ranches throughout Sonoma County. Students explored multiple career pathways in the field, connected with mentors, and strengthened leadership skills by presenting what they learned to others in the community.

📅 Fall 2025 Internships – Now Accepting Applications!

Our internship program matches high school students with regenerative farms and mentors throughout the region. Interns work side-by-side with professionals in sustainable agriculture, food justice, and community resilience—learning skills they can carry into future education and careers.

• Who: Students entering 11th or 12th grade (ages 16+)

• When: 4 hours/week, September–December (after school hours)

• Where: Based at Fern Homestead and the Deviled Eggery, with visits to partner farms

• How to Apply: Email mb@regenerativeeducationalliance.org for more information on our Fall 2025 programs 

• Compensation: Volunteer-based (unpaid)

For more information about our internship program, click here.

🙌 Volunteer Opportunities

Students 14+ who aren’t eligible for the internship can still get involved by volunteering at one of our program sites. Volunteers assist with farm work, student projects, and events—no experience required, just a willingness to learn and contribute. A 10-hour minimum commitment is encouraged for volunteers.

Whether you're helping build a compost system, harvesting greens for food pantries, or learning alongside mentors in the field, REA offers students a chance to connect with land, community, and meaningful work.